List of concept mapping software

Free and open source

The following tools comply with the Free Software Foundation's (FSF) definition of free software. As
such, they are also open-source software.
Software
License
Platforms
Notes
Written in Java
Compendium
GNU GPL
Cross-platform An email address is required to receive a
download link
Written in Java
Special features for students and
Docear
GNU GPL
Cross-platform
researchers (reference and literature
management)
FreeMind
GNU GPL
Cross-platform Written in Java
GNU GPL
Freeplane
Cross-platform Written in Java
v2+
GNU
PGF/TikZ
Cross-platform Set of TeX macros. TikZ library: mindmap
GPL orLPPL
Docear listed as successor
100% compatible file format with FreeMind
SciPlore
MindMapping,
Windows,OS Special features for researchers and
GNU GPL
extinct, Docearlisted
X, Linux
students: PDF bookmark import, adding
as successor
BibTeX keys
Written in Java
JavaScript based Web application
Build on top of the single-page
application TiddlyWiki
BSD 2TiddlyMap
Cross-platform Using the Vis.js library for visualizing[2]
clause
Embedding graphs in the wiki at any point
Jumping to topics through clickable nodes
Graphs synchronize with the content
Written in Java
Needs account created to download from its
Visual Understanding Educational
Cross-platform
Environment(VUE)
Community
website
Can also be used to build presentations
Written in C++
View Your Mind (vym) GPL
Cross-platform
[3]
Uses Qt
Written in PHP
Uses MySQL
WikkaWiki
GNU GPL
Cross-platform
Native support for FreeMind maps
Based on FreeMind
WiseMapping[g 1]
WiseMappin Cross-platform Written in Java.
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Supported
databases MySQL,HyperSQL, PostgreSQL
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WebBased HTML 5, SVG
LDAP and OpenId authentication
Export to IMG, PDF, SVG, text, Excel

Import from FreeMind 0.9

Freeware
The following is a list of notable concept mapping and mind mapping applications which are
freeware, and available at no cost. Some are open source, and others are proprietary software.
Software
Notes
Written in Java
CmapTools
Project of Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC)
Allows connections between published concept maps, needs CmapServer
Mind maps for academics based on their research papers, notes, and
Qiqqa
annotations
Can export mind maps to the web and share by social media
Mind maps, spreadsheets, fishbone diagrams, tree charts, org charts.
Online sharing
XMind
Compatible with Freemind
Formerly proprietary
Written in Java.
General-purpose freeware diagram editor
Written in Java
yEd
can be used to draw different kinds of diagrams: flowcharts, computer
network diagrams, UML diagrams,BPMN diagrams, mind
maps,organization charts, entity relationship diagrams, and many others.
Paid software
The table below lists pieces of paid commercial software that allow creating mind and concept maps.
Publisher,
Software
Platforms
Notes, features
license
Desktop application that presents mind maps
3D-Scape
as a 3d scene where each node is a cone.
3D Topicscape
Windows
Limited
Imports MindManager, Personal Brain,
FreeMind, text and folders.
Axon Idea
Tools for working with ideas and concepts
Axon Research Windows
Processor
rather than words.
Desktop application that provides
organic mind mapping methods to create
Buzan's
Windows, OS
maps for brainstorming, organising, creative
ThinkBuzan Ltd
iMindMap
X, Linux
thinking, project managing, and planning.
Integrates with Microsoft
Office, OpenOffice.org and iWork.
Desktop mind mapping and brainstorming
software, for business, education, or personal
ConceptDraw
activities. Integrates with
CS Odessa LLC Windows, OS X
MINDMAP
Microsoft Word,PowerPoint, Project, MindMa
nager, FreeMind, and XMind. Compatible
withTwitter, Skype, and Evernote services.
Online Adobe Flash-based diagramming and
Creately
Cinergix Pty Ltd Cross-platform
visual thinking tool for collaboration;
diagramming software with mind map ability.
Debategraph Debategraph
Web application
Concept and argument mapping tool
iMindQ
Seavus
Windows, OS
Mind mapping and brainstorming
X, Web
software
application,Android, Integrates with

iOS

LucidChart

LucidChart, LLC Web application

Microsoft Visio Microsoft

Windows

Mind42

IRIAN Solutions Web application

MindGenius

MindGenius

Windows

Mindjet

Mindjet

Windows, OS
X, Android

MindMaple

MindMaple Inc. Windows

MindMapper

SimTech
Systems

Windows

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Min

dManager,FreeMind, and XMind.
Project management with built-in Gantt
charts
Built-in presentation
HTML5-based collaborative diagramming tool
that can be used to map minds and concepts
Part of Microsoft Office product family, draws
static diagrams including block diagrams,
organization charts, maps, plans or workflows
Browser-based collaborative web
application
Real-time collaborative editing; the
name Mind42 is intended to be read
as Mind for two
Free to use with no function limits
Limited support by developer
First released in 2001, now certified for
Windows 7 and Vista and available in both
business and academic versions.
Type and return functions
Different mapping views for
brainstorming, planning, project
management, and presentations
Integrated Gantt chart view
Exports to MS Office and Adobe
applications, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Project, and PDF
Desktop application comes in basic and pro
versions; integrated withMicrosoft Office,
available Gantt chart add-in, built-in
spreadsheet, FluentUI; formerly named
MindManager
Used as a general business tool mainly to
manage projects, brain storm and share
ideas, manage schedules, create visual
presentations
Mind map with drawing Interface
Visual task information
Export mind map to other sources
Add extra information
Mind mapping, idea visualizing,
brainstorming
Process flow, org charts, fishbone
diagrams
Concept maps and flowcharts
Project management with built-in Gantt
charts
Built-in presentation
Post it style memo notes
Integrates with Microsoft Office

MindMeister

MeisterLabs
GmbH

Windows, OS
X, Linux

Mindomo

Expert Software Windows, OS

Applications
X, Linux

MindView

NovaMind
OmniGraffle

MatchWare

Windows, OS X

NovaMind
OS X,Windows
The Omni Group OS X, iOS
TheBrain
Technologies

Prezi

Prezi Inc.

Qiqqa

Quantisle Ltd.

Semantica

Semantic
Research

SmartDraw

SmartDraw
Software, LLC

Solina Mind
Mapping
Software

Insoft Oy

Windows

SpicyNodes

IDEA.org

Adobe Flash

Visual Mind
XMind Pro

Eastgate
Systems
Mind
Technologies
XMind Ltd.

Graphically intensive and customizable GUI,

Windows, OS
extremely cross-platform. Notes,
X, Unix,Unix-like
calendar, Microsoft Outlook features. Multiple
parent node ability.
Web
Presentation software that supports free form
application,Windows placement and zooming on a single sheet.
Minds maps for academics oriented around
Windows
their research papers, notes, and
annotations.
Family of software to create, view, store, and
OS X,Windows
share knowledge structures
Visual processor used to
Windows
create flowcharts, organization charts, mind
maps, gantt charts, and other visuals

PersonalBrain

Tinderbox

Browser-based collaborative web

application
Android, iPhone, iPad applications,
providing access to online mind maps
Built-in chat
Subscription based, also offering a free
limited access option
Browser-based
Realtime collaboration, built-in chat,
revision history
Built-in presentation mode
Desktop application
Android and iPad applications work both
offline and in sync with the cloud
Offers a free limited option
Professional Microsoft Office Integration
(Word, PowerPoint, Excel,Microsoft
Outlook, Project)
6 Interchangeable views:
includes Gantt chart and timeline
Calculation feature and Excel integration
Optimized for project management
Advanced filter function
Mind mapping, presenting, screenwriting

OS X
Windows
Windows, OS
X, Linux

organic mind maps and activity maps

radial maps, viewer can move from node to
node
Content management system with concept
and mind map abilities
Supports collaboration (clientserver) mode.